[MLS AWARDS] Five executives at the expansion Portland Timbers, who sold out every game, were among those Major League Soccer recognized for outstanding contributions off the playing field.

The winners are highlighted by the Seattle Sounders winning their third consecutive Ticket Sales Team of the Year award, and Portland Timbers Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub receiving the Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year award.

2011 MLS Club and Executive Award Winners:Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year: Mike Golub, Portland TimbersCorporate Partnership Executive of the Year: Ryan Brach, Portland TimbersCorporate Partnership Team of the Year: Seattle Sounders Partnership Marketing Team of the Year: Seattle Sounders Marketing Executive of the Year: Cory Dolich, Portland TimbersTicketing Executive of the Year: Joe Cote, Portland Timbers Ticket Sales Team of the Year: Seattle SoundersLocal Digital Editor of the Year: Brian Costello, Portland TimbersPublic Relations Team of the Year: Sporting Kansas City Merchandiser of the Year: Philadelphia Union/Angelo’s Soccer CornerCommunity Relations Department of the Year presented by MLS W.O.R.K.S.: Toronto FCOperations Staff of the Year: Portland TimbersTeam Administrator of the Year presented by ATP Event Experts: Francisco Tobar, D.C. UnitedAthletic Training Staff of the Year presented by Mueller Sports Medicine: Houston Dynamo Equipment Manager of the Year: Rusty Wummel, Columbus Crew